Story
This tug was built in 1914 in Tacoma, WA.
Historical Notes
On February 16, 1982 this vessel was lost enroute from Alaska to Friday Harbour WA USA off Egg Island in heavy weather.
Owners & Masters
In 1914 she was owned by Marani Products Co., Anacortes WA USA.
In 1926-1934 she was owned by White Rock Tug Co. Ltd., White Rock BC Canada.
In 1934-1938 she was owned by Lewis Tugboat Co., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1939 she was owned by Star Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1942 she was owned by Straits Towing & Salvage Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1943-1961 she was owned by Island Tug & Barge Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1965-1966 she was owned by Peter Whittier, Goose Island Sidney BC Canada.
In 1978 she was owned by Ken M. Nelson, Friday Harbour WA USA.
Repower
Repowered in 1943 with a 320bhp diesel engine by Atlas Inperial Diesel Engine Co.;
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
